Wield, as influence Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 25, 2012 · 122-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between December 2000 and November 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 25, 2012 · 122-Across · 5 letters
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have and exercise; "wield power and authority"
verb
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